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  • Tales of Manhattan Through Time

    Tales of Manhattan Through Time

    Explores the city's rich history, from its immigrant roots to its cultural and architectural legacy.An enriching history that surpasses, at least in lore, any other city in the world, Tales of Manhattan Through Time is an exploration of a utopia of art and architecture, world peacekeepers and the opportune sanctuary for immigrant, plus a community that produces theatrical extravaganzas to celebrating it all. Tales of Manhattan Through Time connects the past with the present via the yellowed archival photos and the closest we have to time travel. Historical, yes; hysterical, but of course. As perhaps the most photographed, via box and brownie, digital and selfie or cinema, silent and sound, captured environs on the planet. The underbelly of the underworld and the fanatical terrorists may be constantly testing the resolve of that Manhattan spirit. But tourist will continue to yearn to join the long term resident or the "born and breads", for there is a pride of tenacious survival that comes with the title "I'm a New Yorker!" Purchased by the Dutch in 1626 reportedly for mere bobbles of shiny jewelry for farmland, the island would eventually be the "jewel of a metropolis called Manhattan, (Manahactanienk), Native American for "place of inebriation" but 300 years later the little village was unstoppable and would intoxicate the world with its wonder to become one of, if not the greatest cities in the world.... ever!

  • 2022 NYC Building Code

    2022 NYC Building Code

    This is a fully integrated custom code based on the 2015 International Building Code. The 2022 NYC Building Code applies to the construction, alteration, modification, addition, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of buildings and structures in NYC. This code is part of the 2022 NYC Construction Codes, effective as of November 7, 2022. The other 2022 NYC Construction Codes/books include Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and the General Administrative Provisions.  

    $208.00

  • Last stock! Liberty/Ellis Island Coloring Book

    Liberty/Ellis Island Coloring Book

    The majestic and imposing Statue of Liberty rising 305' 11" over New York Harbor is more than a monument to freedom. The statue holds a special place in America's heart, inspiring patriotism, hope, courage … even poetry and tears.Now this unique educational coloring book details Lady Liberty's rich and stirring history in an entertaining format for children and adults alike. It also documents the experiences of millions of immigrants for whom the statue's striking silhouette was the first glimpse of America after weary days at sea.Carefully researched and precisely rendered, this one-of-a-kind coloring book is an exciting and educational collector's item for anyone intrigued and inspired by the grand old landmark, and the noble ideals it represents. Recommended Age: Children 3-11

    $3.95

  • Picking Up: On the Streets and Behind the Trucks with the Sanitation Workers of New York City

    Picking Up: On the Streets and Behind the Trucks with the Sanitation Workers of New York City

    Experience New York City's 400-year fight against garbage and follow the city's evolution in waste management from the days of filthy streets to our current, more stringent practices. Throughout the book, the author uncovers the numerous ways sanitation workers protect us from being consumed in a sea of trash, shedding new light on our urban landscapes and our place within them. Written by Robin Nagle. 304 pages. 8 x 6 inches. Paperback.

  • 2022 Plumbing Code Update

    2022 Plumbing Code Update

    Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Plumbing Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.

    $10.00

  • Tenements, Towers & Trash Tenements, Towers & Trash

    Tenements, Towers & Trash

    An acclaimed cartoonist presents New York City as you've never seen it before, with a side-splittingly funny illustrated history of the blocks, the buildings, the guts, and the little known charms (and horrors) of the greatest city in the world.  In Tenements, Towers & Trash, Julia Wertz takes us behind, underneath, around, and into the New York that you think you know. Not the tourist's New York (the Statue of Liberty makes a brief appearance and the Empire State Building not at all), but the underbelly of the city that never sleeps. With drawings and comics in her signature style, Wertz regales us with streetscapes "Then and Now" and little-known tales, such as the lost history of Kim's Video, the complicated and unresolved business of Ray's Pizza, the vintage trash and horse bones that litter the shore of Brooklyn's Bottle Beach, the ludicrous pinball prohibition, Staten Island's secret abandoned boatyard, and the hair-raising legend of the infamous abortionist of Fifth Avenue, Madame Restell. Hard cover, 284 pages.

    $32.00

  • 2022 Fuel & Gas Update

    2022 Fuel & Gas Update

    Replacement pages consisting of substantive changes to the 2022 New York City Fuel Gas Code, including Local Laws, Effective as of October 4, 2024 are included in this amendment.

    $10.00

  • 2022 NYC Fire Code

    2022 NYC Fire Code

    The New York City Fire Code regulates fire safety in the operation and maintenance of all buildings and establishes design requirements for a wide range of building installations. The Fire Code is a companion code to the New York City Construction Codes and Zoning Resolution, with extensive cross-references to the Building, Mechanical and Electrical Codes. The Fire Code is newly amended in 2022 to adopt many of the latest fire safety technologies and standards from the International Fire Code, together with important New York City-specific provisions. The 2022 Fire Code establishes design, installation, operational and maintenance requirements for stationary energy storage systems and distillery operations appropriate for the New York City environment. The 2022 Fire Code also added regulations to address the challenges of firefighting in high-rise megastructures and automated parking garages and fleet fueling operations. The 2022 Fire Code comprehensively amends requirements for commercial cooking, fire protection systems, blasting operations and special effects, and makes significant changes in provisions relating to fire apparatus access roads; rooftop access and obstructions; dry cleaning systems; combustible dust producing operations; repair garages for vehicles fueled by lighter than air motor fuels; use of alcohol-based hand rubs classified as Class I or Class II liquids and LPG container storage for sale. These and the many other fire safety enhancements in this edition of the New York City Fire Code serve to promote public safety, fire safety awareness, firefighting operations and firefighter safety, while remaining committed to practical solutions, and sensitive to the burdens of compliance.

    $146.00

  • Last stock! 2022 NYC Mechanical Code

    2022 NYC Mechanical Code

    This is a fully integrated custom code based on the 2015 International Mechanical Code. The 2022 NYC Mechanical Code regulates the design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems permanently installed and used in buildings to control environmental conditions and related processes in NYC.This code is part of the 2014 NYC Construction Codes, effective as of November 7, 2022. The other 2022 NYC Construction Codes/books include Building, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, and the General Administrative Provisions.

    $130.00

  • Bronx is My Home

    Bronx is My Home

    Welcome to The Bronx, New York! Discover the history, landscape, cuisines, cultures, and activities unique to the Bronx in this winning picture book celebration of hometown pride. There's only one place where you can see bodegas and businesses bustling on every street, taste the most delicious empanadas in the world, smell the salty sea air of Pelham Bay, and pet horses at the Bronx Equestrian Center. From sunrise to sunset, Santiago and Mami have many treasures to enjoy in their neighborhood on a beautiful Saturday, including colorful birds on the Siwanoy Trail and fresh cannolis on Arthur Avenue. This energetic and joyful family story offers both a journey through and a love letter to this special borough. The Bronx Is My Home is a dynamic read-aloud and a heartfelt invitation to all, for readers of My Papi Has a Motorcycle and Saturday. Recommended Ages Children 4 - 8

    $18.99

  • H is for Harlem H is for Harlem

    H is for Harlem

    Discover the Harlem icons that have defined generations of American culture. Harlem is full of remarkable treasures, including museums, performance spaces, community centers, and more—all of which come to life in this lavish celebration of Harlem as an epicenter of African American history and a vibrant neighborhood that continues to shape our world. At once a love letter and a rich alphabetical archive, H Is for Harlem highlights communities and traditions that connect our past and present. 48 pages.  Recommended age‏: ‎ 5 - 9 years.

  • 2022 NYC Admin Code

    2022 NYC Admin Code

    This book contains general administrative provisions applicable to all 2022 NYC Construction Codes (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas), including chapters on Administration, Enforcement, Maintenance of Buildings, Licensing and Registration of Businesses, Trades and Occupations Engaged in Building Work, and Miscellaneous Provisions. This book is an essential part of the 2022 NYC Construction Codes, effective as of November 7, 2022.

    $51.00

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